🎙️The Diaries of a SEND Parent🎙️

Welcome back to episode 19 of 🎙️The Diaries of a SEND Parent🎙️ Today I am Joined by the incredible James Hunt, a dedicated father of two autistic boys Jude who is 17 and Tommy who is 14. In this conversation James talks about the realities of parenting autistic children, the emotion toll it takes when your a full time carer and the importance of connection and community. James doesn’t really need...

Welcome back to another episode of 🎙️The Diaries of a SEND Parent🎙️ In episode 18 I’m joined by my very first International Guest Tash DelRosario all the way from Australia. Tash is a proud parent to her two daughters Ava and Aliyah both of whom are diagnosed with level three autism. Tash opens up about her family journey through diagnosis, education, support systems, and the emotional highs and l...

Hello and welcome back to episode 17 of The diaries of a SEND parent Today’s episode is a really special one as I welcome my very first SEND dad to the podcast. Adam Parkinson is a teacher, one half of the hit podcast 2 Mr ps in a pod and a married dad to two beautiful children Isla who is 9 and Max who is 6 Adam opens up about his journey with youngest Max who has been diagnosed autistic, he talk...

In episode 17 of The diaries of a SEND parent, I’m joined by the incredible Charlie Beswick who runs the well known and loved SEND account @outalteredlife Charlie is mum to twin bows Harry and Oliver and a passionate advocate and voice in the SEND community. In this conversation she shares her inspiring Journey with Harry who has a rare craniofacial condition called Golden Har syndrome and is diag...

Welcome back to The Diaries of a SEND parent, you are listening to episode 15 which is one incredibly close to my heart. I got the amazing opportunity to sit down with not only an inspiring SEND mum but my wonderful friend Lorna Breen. Lorna is a loving mum to her beautiful babies Alanis-Ocean who is 4 and Rayne who is 2. They are both on the pathway for an autism diagnosis, they both have special...

Welcome back to another episode of The diaries of a SEND Parent. I got to speak to the incredible Sophie Bradley from the well loved and known SEND account ASD with Sophie. She is an incredible married SEND mum of 6 year old William who is autistic and lives with ARFID , Pica and a sleeping disorder. We talk about a range of topics from Navigating diagnosis, managing Arfid and dealing with negativ...

Hello and welcome back to the Diaries of a SEND Parent. I’m your host Alexandra and I just want to say a big thank you for Joining me. Whether this is your first time listening l or you’ve been with me from the start I’m so grateful that you’re here. Now today’s episode- Episode 13 is a little different from the usual. Whilst I often talk with guests about the early years, the diagnosis journey, s...

Welcome back to Episode 12 of The diaries of a SEND Parent. I’m so excited to share this conversation and so honoured that my lovely friend Lisa agreed to come on. Most of you will know Lisa from the well loved SEND account ASD_with_a_g_ and_t and as the best selling author of her incredible book Raising the SENbetweeners. She is a proud and passionate advocate for Autism and has helped and contin...

Hey guys and welcome back to another episode of The diaries of a SEND parent. I am so honoured and excited to share with you my incredible conversation with the lovely Nicola from the much loved and well known SEND account Happy hands with Hallie. Nicola is a beautiful person inside and out and shares her journey with two girls Bonnie and Hallie on social media with such love passion and heart. Sh...

In todays episode I chat with the lovely Jade Russell who is most known for being one half of the incredible SEND podcast we’re not your typical which she hosts with Sophie Cobden. I invited Jade on the podcast as an opportunity to share her unique journey raising her beautiful daughter Baylee-Beau who is 3 and a half years old, autistic, has global developmental delay and is severely hyper-mobile...

In episode 9 of the diaries of a SEND parent I got to sit down with the Lovely Leona a powerhouse SEND mum to 5 year old son Arthur who is Autistic, Non- verbal, has Pica and a learning disability. She is also mummy to her 2 and half year old daughter Emmie who is not only beautiful but sassy too 😊 Leona’s journey as a full-time carer is deeply rooted in her own lived experience having grown up w...

On Todays episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with my amazing friend Chelle who is a married SEND mum to two incredible boys Bobby and Mickey. The boys are both Autistic, non-speaking and have global developmental delays. We talk about everything from mental health, respite and the complexities of finding and getting support. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the resilience so man...

In this episode I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the amazing Ruby from the account @ewenandme . Ruby’s big brother Ewen is autistic, non-verbal and severely learning disabled and Ruby is not only his sister, but his biggest supporter , advocate and best friend. Through her social media, Ruby gives a heartfelt and honest glimpse into life with a disabled sibling- full of love, challenge...

Welcome back to Episode 6 of The diaries of a SEND parent. In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Charlotte- A SEND mum of two boys with nearly 17 years of experience, strength and stories to share. You might know Jude and Tommy’s dad James from the well loved account Stories about Autism, but now Charlotte is stepping into the spotlight with her own voice and journey. From co parenting tee...

Welcome to another episode of the Diaries of a SEND parent. The podcast where I delve into the highs and lows of raising children with special educational needs and disabilities. On today’s episode I speak with the beautiful Michelle from ARFID life UK. Michelle is a passionate advocate who is doing vital work in raising awareness around ARFID — Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder — a comple...

In today’s Bonus episode for world Autism awareness day I speak with the most incredible guest. Someone who is making serious waves in the SEND community with her passion, knowledge and dedication to raising awareness and acceptance for PDA. She supports parents and teachers by providing them with coaching, resources and support on managing children with PDA. She’s funny, brutally honest and has b...

Welcome to episode 3 of The diaries of a SEND parent. I am joined by the lovely Sara Donnelly who has worked in education for 14 years, including eight as a senior leader and three as a headteacher in a London primary school. We talk about everything from EBSA and the need for more SEND training in schools, to raising neurodivergent children and what led to her decision to step down from her curre...

Welcome to Episode 2 of The diaries of a SEND Parent. I am joined by the incredible Emily who shares her unique journey with daughter Lucy who was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome. We discuss everything from daily struggles, diagnosis, being put on the autism pathway and resources which Lucy desperately needs. Raising awareness for rare genetic disorders is something I’m really passionate about and wo...

I’m so excited and nervous to bring you the first episode of - The Diaries of a SEND Parent. On today’s show I will be giving you more insight into what the podcast is all about and a cheeky little snippet about my children who all have significant SEND. If you can resonate or relate to any of this and have a story to share please get in contact.. **Disclaimer** I have asked my 17 year old son for...